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Ratepayer Protection Act

Introduced: March 16, 1999 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 1999
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 6, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Mar 16, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Mar 16, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1331)
Mar 16, 1999
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ratepayer Protection Act - Declares that after this Act's enactment date, no electric utility shall be required to enter into a new contract or obligation to purchase or sell electric energy or capacity pursuant to the provisions of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 governing cogeneration and small power production.

Directs the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to promulgate and enforce regulations to assure that no utility shall be required to absorb the costs associated with electric energy or capacity purchases from a qualifying facility executed prior to this Act's enactment date, and governed by such provisions (thus assuring such utilities recovery of all costs associated with such purchases). Provides that such regulations shall be treated as a rule enforceable under the Federal Power Act.

What's happening now July 22, 1999

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2